A Coach's Diary

In his book Legacy, James Kerr shares one of the most powerful lessons from the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team: Sweep the Sheds. After games, even the team's biggest stars are expected to help clean the locker room. It doesn't matter how talented, experienced, or successful you are — nobody is above the responsibility of taking care of the little things. The philosophy is simple: No job is beneath you, and no task is someone else's responsibility just because of your position. It's easy to talk about leadership, culture, and being a great teammate, but those things aren't built through words — they’re built through actions. They show up in how you treat people, how you take care of your environment, and whether you're willing to do the little things without needing recognition. The best leaders don't just leave a legacy through what they accomplish. They leave one through how they serve others along the way. The Challenge: Don't wait for someone else ...